{
  "id": 7233507,
  "title": "‘Widow’s Bay’ eyes comedy record as medical drama ‘The Pitt’ seeks another Emmy sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/widows-bay-eyes-comedy-record-as-medical-drama-the-pitt-seeks-another",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T03:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/14/widows-bay-eyes-comedy-record-as-medical-drama-the-pitt-seeks-another-emmy-sweep/235116"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles, September 14 — As the Emmy Awards loom on Monday, two must-watch television series are poised for triumph: horror-comedy Widow's Bay and medical drama The Pitt. Apple TV's Widow's Bay, starring Matthew Rhys, has become a standout debut of the year, racking up eight awards in pre-gala ceremonies. With an eye on breaking records, Rhys, a previous drama actor winner for The Americans in 2018, may finally earn his first comedy Emmy. The show's stellar performance could make Rhys the new comedy Emmy record holder. However, Hacks, a tale of a stand-up comedian's career revival, seems poised for a single statuette, most likely for Jean Smart's supporting actress performance. Smart, now 75, has earned four Emmys for the series, making an eighth win a record tied only with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman. Allison Janney also aims for her eighth Emmy, for The Diplomat. The Pitt, last year's drama series winner, follows the harrowing lives of emergency room workers in Pittsburgh, tackling contemporary issues from abortion rights to mass shootings. With 25 nominations, the show is expected to sweep several drama categories, including best series. Noah Wyle, a multiple award-winner, is anticipated to claim another Emmy, as are several of his co-stars. For best drama actress, the competition narrows to Rhea Seehorn and Keri Russell in the political drama The Diplomat. The 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay and featuring a tribute to Dolly Parton, will air at 5:00 pm Monday.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES, Sept 14 — The brightest stars in television are set to walk the red carpet Monday at the Emmy Awards,...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/furious-review-emmy-rossums-vicious-drama-is-a-brutal-reckoning-with",
        "published": "2026-09-14T02:30:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}